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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,255 and 115,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,255 and 115,072 is: 183,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,255 : 115,072 = 115,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,255/115,072 = 115,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,255x = 115,072 × 115,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,255x = 13,241,565,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,241,565,184/72,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,261.58

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